Scholarship Description

We believe that what's good for students is good for everyone: schools, employers, community, and other students! That’s why we not only help students find jobs & internships, but also offer scholarships to help fund their education. AfterCollege has awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships and student activities through our program to date.

As a job and internship resource, our scholarships are for students who demonstrate professionalism and effectively communicate how they will be exemplary candidates in their field. This means that we evaluate applicants with the eye of a hiring manager, so: watch your grammar, check your spelling, put your best accomplishments forward and you may get paid for thinking about your future!

Marketing and Sales professionals are the bridge between an organization and their audience. They work to build a loyal group of customers by offering relevant information, products or services. This requires strong communication, listening and strategic thinking skills. A touch of tenacity and positive outlook doesn’t hurt, either!

This scholarship supports students interested in a career in Sales or Marketing. Your personal statement should reflect your interest in the field and the characteristics that will make you a successful salesperson or marketer.

Not sure if a career in sales or marketing is for you? Check out these blog posts about what it’s like to work in the field:

Sales: http://blog.aftercollege.com/tag/sales/

Marketing: http://blog.aftercollege.com/tag/marketing/

Eligibility requirements:

- Open to currently enrolled students who are working toward a bachelor’s or master's degree and interested in a future career in sales or marketing.

- Minimum 3.0 GPA

How To Apply (Please Read Carefully and Completely):

Click the blue “Apply” button on this page (after you finish reading the directions completely).

A pop-up will prompt you to either create or update your AfterCollege profile, which serves as your scholarship application. Complete your profile step-by-step in the pop-up window. You can edit your profile as much as you'd like until the deadline.

The scholarship committee will review applicants' profiles to determine the scholarship recipient.

1. Edit Your Personal Details: This is where you’ll enter your personal statement, which is the main criteria used to determine the scholarship recipient. We look for a succinct but impactful, resume-style personal statement that describes your goals and the value that you bring in an academic and/or professional context (200 words or less). You also have the option to upload an introductory video here, if you choose.

3. Edit Your Work Experience: We don’t expect all students to have relevant work experience yet, but part-time jobs, internships and volunteer positions can help demonstrate your character, skills and strengths.

About AfterCollege, Inc.

Founded in 1999, AfterCollege, Inc. ( www.aftercollege.com) is an online professional platform that connects students, faculty, alumni and employers through customized career networks at colleges and professional organizations across the country. Today, AfterCollege powers the largest number of career networks on the internet, using its patented process to deliver thousands of exclusive opportunities to students and alumni. Its proprietary platform and job distribution technology translate into substantive job content for job seekers and into more qualified applicants for employers. AfterCollege's unique approach is patented under U.S. Patent Number 7,213,019. AfterCollege is certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.